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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 639.82 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 639.82 and 393.95 is: 543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 639.82 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/639.82 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 639.82 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 252,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,057.09/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.26

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